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We have 805 physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Physics-Embedded Perception and Predictive Modelling for Resilient Human-Robot Collaboration

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is becoming central to manufacturing, healthcare and service robotics, where robots must share dynamic spaces with human partners. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Qian

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Direct numerical simulation of polymeric-fluid flows

University of Strathclyde

Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymers and turbulence are two of the most difficult problems in statistical physics. In the past, the study of polymeric liquids was divided in two categories. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Kivotides

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Physics-Informed Digital Twin for Guided Wave-Based Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations

University of Sheffield

Offshore Wind CDT

This PhD scholarship is offered by the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience; a partnership between the Universities of Durham, Hull, Loughborough and Sheffield. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Rogers, Dr P Xu, Dr H Laalej

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Vortex Dynamics in Ultracold Quantum Mixtures

University of Strathclyde

Department of Physics

Project to start Oct 2026. Applications accepted until position is filled. In a quantum many-body system the interactions between the constituent microscopic particles lead to emergent macroscopic phenomena. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Wilson

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Physics-Informed Data Assimilation in Wall-Bounded Turbulence

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Applied Mathematics

Data assimilation combines physical models with experimental or numerical data to produce dynamically consistent flow reconstructions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Li, Dr A P Willis

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Computational physics of high‑power fibre lasers: from nonlinear dynamics to next‑generation applications

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Peter Horak and Prof Michalis Zervas. This project will use advanced theory and computer simulations to uncover the fundamental processes that restrict laser performance, helping design the next generation of lasers for science, industry, and healthcare. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Horak

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Autonomous technologies in structural health monitoring for sustainable lightweight structures

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Engineering

Description of Project. Join our diverse and inclusive team to transform the future of aviation as part of the UK’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Net Zero Aviation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Kundu, Dr C A Featherston

24 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Unbreakable photonics-based encryption using hybrid electronic-optical systems

University of Strathclyde

Institute of Photonics

Encryption is a cornerstone of modern communication systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data transmitted across networks. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Strain, Dr J Porte-Parera

30 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

University of Strathclyde

Institute of Photonics

Neuromorphic computing, i.e., an approach to information processing inspired in basic morphology and working principles of the brain, is a rapidly growing area of research due to the availability of high-speed hardware and need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems across a wide range of applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Porte-Parera, Prof M Strain

30 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Modelling Neutrino Interactions for Next Generation Neutrino Experiments

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Particle Physics and Particle Astrophysics

Neutrinos play a crucial role in our understanding of the universe. Their ability to oscillate between different flavours (electron, muon, and tau) provides a window into the fundamental properties of matter and the nature of the weak force. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Stowell, Dr R S Jones

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Ultrafast lasers and high-harmonic generation: Developing compact X‑ray sources for next‑generation imaging

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Peter Horak and Dr Bill Brocklesby. This PhD offers the chance to exploit advanced computer simulations to drive experiments, pushing the boundaries of ultrafast science and opening new frontiers in physics and biomedical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Horak

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Magnetic Metamaterials and Millimetre-Wave Devices – Industrial PhD in Physics (Fully-Funded Studentship) – UK Nationals/UK Dual-Nationals ONLY

University of Exeter

Physics and Astronomy

Join us in the University of Exeter’s Centre for Metamaterials Research & Innovation – the heart of the UK Metamaterials community. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Y Ogrin

4 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

New Concepts of Metals and Insulators Explored Using Anomalous Quantum Oscillations

University of Warwick

Department of Physics

What is a metal? Surprisingly, the answer to this fundamental question is no longer clear. Physical phenomena that were long thought to define the metallic state have recently been observed in materials that are evidently electric insulators. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goddard

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Eddy-current based non-destructive testing for harsh environments and complex materials

University of Warwick

Department of Physics

Eddy-currents form the basis of electromagnetic non-destructive testing, via studying how they interact with defects at the surface of a sample, or as part of the operational mechanism of electromagnetic acoustic transducers. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Dixon

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Hybrid ML-Physics Optimisation Framework for Pharmaceutical Reactors

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

Chemical flow reactors, especially crystallisation reactors, play a vital role in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Reactor geometry has a major influence on solute-solvent mixing, which directly affects product consistency, and ultimately drug quality. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Basha, Dr C Pereira da Fonte

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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